Pessary

/ˈpesəri/
noun

A medical device that a woman puts into her vagina to support organs like the uterus.

The doctor recommended using a pessary to help with her pelvic organ prolapse.
Visual representation of "pessary" - A medical device that a woman puts into her vagina to support organs like the uterus.

Often appears as...

  • use a pessary
  • insert a pessary

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Technical

noun

A type of contraceptive that a woman puts into her vagina to prevent pregnancy.

She decided to use a contraceptive pessary since she didn't like the side effects of oral birth control.
Visual representation of "pessary" - A type of contraceptive that a woman puts into her vagina to prevent pregnancy.

Often appears as...

  • contraceptive pessary
  • use a pessary

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A medical device that a woman puts into her vagina to support organs like the uterus.

The doctor recommended using a pessary to help with her pelvic organ prolapse.
Visual representation of "pessary" - A medical device that a woman puts into her vagina to support organs like the uterus.

Often appears as...

  • use a pessary
  • insert a pessary

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A type of contraceptive that a woman puts into her vagina to prevent pregnancy.

She decided to use a contraceptive pessary since she didn't like the side effects of oral birth control.
Visual representation of "pessary" - A type of contraceptive that a woman puts into her vagina to prevent pregnancy.

Often appears as...

  • contraceptive pessary
  • use a pessary

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
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Medical Support

Used for internal medical support, not commonly discussed outside healthcare settings.

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My gynecologist said a pessary might alleviate my discomfort.
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Women’s Health

Refers to women's health; sensitive context requiring respectful tone.

Illustration for Women’s Health
During her check-up, she inquired about the pessary option.
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Specific Terminology

A specific term; use 'support device' for a more general understanding if needed.

Illustration for Specific Terminology
To better understand, you can consider a pessary as a kind of support device.
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Medical Support

Used for internal medical support, not commonly discussed outside healthcare settings.

Illustration for Medical Support
My gynecologist said a pessary might alleviate my discomfort.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Women’s Health

Refers to women's health; sensitive context requiring respectful tone.

Illustration for Women’s Health
During her check-up, she inquired about the pessary option.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specific Terminology

A specific term; use 'support device' for a more general understanding if needed.

Illustration for Specific Terminology
To better understand, you can consider a pessary as a kind of support device.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Support

Used for internal medical support, not commonly discussed outside healthcare settings.

Illustration for Medical Support
My gynecologist said a pessary might alleviate my discomfort.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Women’s Health

Refers to women's health; sensitive context requiring respectful tone.

Illustration for Women’s Health
During her check-up, she inquired about the pessary option.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specific Terminology

A specific term; use 'support device' for a more general understanding if needed.

Illustration for Specific Terminology
To better understand, you can consider a pessary as a kind of support device.
Visual representation of the word "Pessary"

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